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Coast on over to the wild rides and fun attractions at Redondo Fun Factory in Redondo Beach.
Check out this park's restaurant, where you can stay for lunch or grab your meal to go.
Both the young and the young-at-heart will dig the family-oriented activities and atmosphere at this park.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

When's the last time you went bowling? Sharpen your skills at Amf South Bay Lanes in Redondo Beach and get ready for a great time.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Have some free time to kill? Head on over to City Services, Libraries, El Retiro Branch in Redondo Beach and explore the great outdoors.
Whether you want mouth-watering food or great drinks, this park has the restaurant just for you.
Bring the whole clan to this park — kids and parents will love the ambience here.
City Services, Libraries, El Retiro Branch offers a free wifi hot spot — perfect for surfing the web or getting a little work done.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

If you're a sports fan, South Bay Batting Cages LLC in Redondo Beach is the place you want to be.
If you've worked up an appetite, no worries! This club also has a fabulous restaurant.
You won't need to get a sitter before heading to this club — kids are more than welcome at this family-friendly establishment.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Redondo Beach is filled with many pubic parks, but Perry Park Community Hall makes the cut as a must-see park.
Don't worry about packing a snack. This park has a great restaurant so you can keep the fun going.
No need to splurge on a baby sitter — tots will be right at home at this park.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

If you're seeking an activity the whole family can enjoy, Disc Is It in Redondo Beach is a great option for a fun movie outing.
Sure you could eat at home, but you'll want to take advantage of this theater's restaurant for high-class food.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

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An indoor playground is a place where both you and your child can let off some steam—provided, of course, you know what to do when conflicts flare up. To really figure out the ins and outs of indoor-playground etiquette, we first had to learn what parents have the most trouble dealing with.We began our research by gathering some frequently asked questions from parenting groups on Facebook. We asked these moms and dads for their own tips and tricks before taking their questions to two experts—one a playground owner, the other an assistant manager—and getting their opinion on what actually works. Their advice boils down to what we all learned in kindergarten, including such tried-and-true lessons as “sharing is caring” and “keep your hands to yourself.”Always Be Prepared
Many parents shared a long list of things to bring: wipes, hand sanitizer, snacks, and treats. However, parents of multiples were a little more bare-bones in their approach. Said one mother of four, “With my first kid, I brought all that stuff. Now [all I bring is] a spray bottle of sanitizer to hose him down before getting into my car.”Jessica Roubitchek, owner of Chicago’s Purple Monkey Playroom (pictured in the photos), has a few more suggestions: shoes that come on and off easily, clothes that are OK to get wrecked, and an extra pair of socks. “It’s always a good idea to keep a pair of your [own] socks in the diaper bag, too,” she said.Roubitchek and our Facebook parents agreed that the most important thing to bring is an extra set of clothes. Even when they’re potty-trained, kids can get distracted when they play. “And that’s when accidents happen,” Roubitchek warned. “We’ve had situations where we needed to lend a kid a costume to go home in.”Show Your Kid How to Get the Most Out of SharingImagine your child slowly climbing up the ramp to a slide, allowing a long line to form behind him. It’s only polite to teach your child not to dilly-dally, but it’s also difficult when young ones have yet to learn empathy.
Daniel Katz, the assistant manager of Chicago’s Kid’s Island, suggested a little bit of harmless manipulation. The trick is to show your kid how he stands to benefit from being polite. The faster he climbs up that side, after all, the faster his next turn will come up. Katz framed this in a way that might get through to your child: “Helping others is also helping yourself.”
Be Extra Polite Around Other Kids and ParentsDealing with conflicts between kids or parents is a sticky situation. What happens if someone’s child is being too rough? What about that one little girl who’s only interested in what other kids are playing with? And what if the parents aren’t paying any attention to their little horror show?Many Facebook moms and dads advocated not saying anything and simply redirecting your child to a different part of the playground. When we asked Roubitchek, she suggested coming down to the other child’s level and using a nonthreatening tone. “Sweetie,” she advised saying to a pushy child, “you need to wait your turn. Where’s your mom or dad?”
Katz offered a slightly different approach: simply ask the offending child in a neutral tone, “Why are you doing that, Matthew?” Usually, parents’ ears will perk up when they hear their own child’s name. In any case, parents can be sensitive, so it’s always best to approach a situation in a polite and nonjudgmental way.
Keep Your Hands to Yourself
When two kids really get into it, intervention is the best strategy for toddlers and younger children. “At this age,” explained Roubitchek, “you want to avoid [it escalating to] hitting or pushing. … They need a lot of guidance, so it’s OK to gently direct the way the situation should play out.”
Older kids, however, should probably learn how to work it out on their own. As one Facebook mom succinctly put it, “Kids need to learn how to deal with assholes. … It’s really hard not to leap to your child’s defense, but it’s important to let kids figure these things out themselves.” Of course, if you encounter a child that’s too disruptive or a parent that’s too hands-off, notify the staff. Part of their job, Katz said, is to stay on top of these situations.
Clean Up After Your Kid
During playtime, the staff is usually around to clean up the smaller messes. But if your child pulls all the costumes off the hooks or spills dolls all over the slide, you might want to help or gently nudge your child to put them back. Helping keep things neat extends to your own things, too—especially your stroller. “Not only does [folding up your stroller] make more space and less chaos,” Roubitchek said, “it prevents the safety hazard of kids climbing into open strollers.”
Try to Relax a Little
We’ll let one Facebook mom sum it up: “Bring a friend and some coffee. Let your children roam. Every parent is there for the same reason: to catch a break.”Photos by Stephanie Anderson, Groupon

Trying to motivate your children to get off the couch? It can help to present them alternatives—kids’ sports or activities—that actually appeal to their interests and personalities. We’ve created a simple flowchart that should help you determine whether your kid will be more keen on, say, baseball or basketball, or a wildcard like bowling.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with paying a $200 entry fee for a tiny glass of champagne and an unrelenting cascade of dubstep, if that’s truly how you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Similarly, if your idea of fun is standing inside a shivering mass of humanity and waiting for the ball to drop on Times Square, nobody should try to rain on your parade. But if you’re tired of the traditional New Year’s Eve options and want to get a headstart on some resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of offbeat ways to celebrate 2015. The good news? None of them involve sobbing in the bathroom. For the Outdoors EnthusiastSome people might hear the words “winter camping” and draw an immediate connection to the Donner Party. That’s too bad, because camping and the coldest season are far from mutually exclusive, and there’s something undeniably appealing about ringing in the New Year surrounded by nature. In case you’d like to grab some friends and sing “Auld Lang Syne” around the campfire, check out our 10 tip for camping in the snow—vetted and verified by an Eagle Scout, naturally.For the Artistic CoupleThe worst thing about college art class was the conspicuous absence of alcohol—an inconvenience you’ll never have to deal with again thanks to the increasing popularity of BYOB painting classes. During these informal sessions, students learn how to paint a masterpiece while helping themselves to all the drinks they can carry in. It’s a romantic way for a couple to ring in the New Year, particularly if the booze in question is bubbly. Some places provide champagne for special New Year’s events; as for the others, there’s nothing stopping you from bringing two flutes and a bottle.For Kids with Bedtimes Before MidnightChildren typically expend insane amounts of energy during the day, so they can’t be expected (or even allowed) to stay up until the ball drops. Thankfully, more places have begun to recognize this and plan Noon Year’s Eve events as an alternative to the late-night festivities. The Chicago Children’s Museum, for example, hosts a free party from 10 a.m. to noon, complete with a countdown and (far too many) noisemakers. Museums and park districts throughout the US will be planning similar activities, so check your kids’ favorites to see what’s in store.For the Active FamilyIf the kids are old enough to stay up, they’re also probably old enough to give you a run for your money in that greatest of athletic equalizers: bowling. Most alleys around the country stay open late on New Year’s Eve to host a midnight bowling party complete with flashing lights and pulsating music. Check out Groupon’s local bowling deals to find an alley near you.For the Meditative SoulWhen it comes to resolutions, some people even think New Year’s Day is too late of a start. Plenty of those people are yogis or at least yoga-inclined, judging by the uptick in yoga and meditation retreats specifically scheduled around the New Year. Those who live in colder climes might be especially interested in getting away for a few days of asanas, as retreats tend to be held in tropical locales such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Check out Groupon’s top-rated Getaways deals for an easy way to get there.For the Aspiring ChefPlenty of restaurants offer a special five-course meal on New Year’s Eve, but few offer the chance to play chef for a night. If culinary school is in the cards for 2015, there’s no better way to get your feet wet—not literally, please—than a fondue pot. The Swiss have long championed this communal style of cooking, which may involve dipping bread in melted cheese, strawberries in melted chocolate, or slabs of meat in hot oil. For a festive twist, write all of your regrets on a slip of paper and toss them into the tiny cauldron, as well. For the Wandering SpiritYou’ll probably be ready to part ways with the family a few days after Christmas, so consider taking the train home and booking your trip on the night of New Year’s Eve. Not only will your fare likely be lower, but you’ll also be able to ring in the New Year on your own terms, reading a favorite book or finishing your list of resolutions. There’s also something slightly poetic about starting the new year in a physically different place than where you ended the last.